White Organdy w/ Red Polka Dot Dress

Name/Title

White Organdy w/ Red Polka Dot Dress

Entry/Object ID

2005.2.17

Description

Calf-length white organdy dress with small flocked red polka dots that are exhibited on the opposite side of the fabric as well as the front. The dress has a v neckline with a wide shawl collar that crosses over the body and is sewn into the opposite side of the dress. The collar has self-fabric ruffles. The short cap sleeves are made of several tiers of ruffles. The dress has a natural waistline and two tiers of ruffles on the skirt spaced about 6 inches apart. The hem also has an attachment of one tier of ruffles. There is no zipper or closure, presumably the dress fits over the head. Dress measures 16" (w) x 48" (l).

Collection

Permanent Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1940 - 1960

Notes

Date: 1950 circa

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Dress

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Main Garments

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Parts

Count

1

Material

cotton organdy